Indresh Maharaj vs Jaya Kishori: Who Is the Higher-Paid Spiritual Storyteller?

Mathura: The magnificent wedding of 28-year-old popular spiritual storyteller Indresh Upadhyay with Haryana’s Shipra at Jaipur’s luxury Taj Amer hotel has sparked widespread curiosity. As images of the grand celebration circulated online, people began asking a key question: How much does Indresh Upadhyay actually earn?
Another debate trending online is whether Jaya Kishori, the renowned spiritual orator from Kolkata, charges more for her discourses than Indresh Upadhyay. Here is what available reports suggest:

Jaya Kishori: One of the Most Expensive Bhagwat Narrators

A media report published in 2023 claimed that Jaya Kishori charges around ₹9.5 lakh for a single spiritual discourse. Of this amount, ₹4.25 lakh is taken in advance, and the remaining is paid after the event concludes.
Since the report is two years old, her current fee is assumed to be even higher.

At 30 years old, Jaya Kishori is not only known for reciting the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, but is also a motivational speaker and a well-known bhajan singer. Many of her devotional songs have garnered massive popularity on digital platforms, adding to her earnings. She frequently appears in major events across India, where she receives substantial honorariums.

Indresh Upadhyay: Youth Icon With Moderate Fee Structure

In the case of Indresh Upadhyay, no official data is available regarding his income. However, several media reports indicate that he charges between ₹11,000 and ₹51,000 for discourses held in Mathura and Vrindavan.
For events outside these regions, his fee is said to range between ₹51,000 and ₹1.51 lakh, depending on the venue and the scale of the program.

Despite having a lower fee bracket compared to Jaya Kishori, Indresh Upadhyay enjoys massive popularity among the youth, thanks to his energetic delivery and relatable spiritual interpretations.